JD Norman acquires KL Industries, Inc.

News Release

Woodridge, Illinois - We are pleased to announce that JD Norman Industries, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of KL Industries, Inc. effective December 29, 2006. Through the formation of JD Norman Metal Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of JD Norman Industries, Inc., the manufacturing facilities of KL Industries in Addison, Illinois and Marion, South Carolina will continue their operations under JD Norman ownership.

The continued investment within the industry is evidence of our commitment to build a leading metal component manufacturing firm that is first choice in the marketplace. The focused expansion of JD Norman is based upon the strategy of providing our customers with depth and breadth of manufacturing capabilities utilizing advanced technology, world class quality, engineering and design departments as well as a global reach in manufacturing and distribution.

We look forward to offering these advanced capabilities to our customers and fully expect this investment in technology and automation to positively affect our ability to provide quality products and services with excellence

About JD Norman Industries, Inc.JD Norman Industries, Inc. is a diversified manufacture of metal components and systems with operations in the United States and Mexico. JD Norman is a leader in the manufacturing of stampings, wire forms, machined components, coiled springs and value-added assemblies.